Asian Conference on Pattern Languages of Programs (PLoP) conference is a premier event for pattern authors and users to gather, discuss and learn more about patterns and software development in the Asia region as well as other regions. The purpose of AsianPLoP is to promote development of patterns, pattern languages, technologies and experiences of patterns primarily about software; however, these for domains outside of software are also welcome.Visit the Asian PLoP Official Site
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EuroPLoP is the premier European conference on patterns and pattern languages. EuroPLoP 2017 will be held again at Kloster Irsee, Bavaria, Germany. At this fantastic venue you will experience a creative and constructive atmosphere that inspires your work.
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ScrumPLoP is a PLoP® conference. It will be a gathering of experienced Scrum practitioners, assembled with the goal of contributing to the body of pattern literature with proven practices. If you don't yet know what a PLoP conference is, read about what a PLoP is here.
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VikingPLoP contains writer’s workshops for submitted pattern papers, focus groups, and other activities. The conference provides participants with the opportunity to share their experience about patterns and software. As with the PLoP series of conferences, our overall goal is to build a community of patterns' people.
VikingPLoP especially encourages submissions related to embedded systems, however, also other pattern-related topics are very welcome.
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Authors, how was your last shepherding experience?Here is a scale of shepherding excellence to think about.

Shepherds, where do you think your "sheep" would rate you?

1.Oh, I had a shepherd?

2.My shepherd made contact, and promised to send comments.

3.My shepherd actually sent a set of comments.

4.My shepherd was positive and supportive.

5.My shepherd was prompt.

6.The comments from my shepherd had substance; not just grammar and wording.

7.My shepherd gave me two or more sets of comments.

8.I learned more about patterns from my shepherd.

9.I learned more about my own topic.

10.My shepherd helped me learn more about myself.

Shepherds, how well did your "sheep" do?

Authors, where do you think your shepherd would rate you?

1.Never heard from the author.

2.The author apologized for not responding.

3.Got one revision -- just before the shepherding deadline.

4.Ignored all my suggestions.

5.Was clueless.

6.Really did try to improve the patterns.

7.Sent two or three revisions.

8.I learned more about patterns from the shepherding experience.

Hillside Fellowship Award 2016

Security Patterns in Practice

PLoP Conference Proceedings

Asian PLoP

EuroPLoP

The Hillside Fellowship Award

Congratulations to Ralph Johnson and Richard Gabriel for being presented the first Hillside Fellowship award at the 2016 PLoP event at Allerton, PLoP 2016 .

The Hillside Fellowship Program was established in 2016 to recognize members of The Hillside Group who have made exceptional contributions to the Hillside community and to the patterns community at large. The

Security Patterns in Practice

It is the result of 14 years of producing security patterns with students and colleagues. Almost all of these patterns went through PLoP, EuroPLoP, AsianPLoP, or SugarLoafPLoP. Many of you have participated as shepherds or workshop commentators, the book

PLoP Conference Proceedings

After the PLoP Workshops, writers are encouraged to modify their papers and submit a final version. The final versions are collected and submitted to the ACM Digital Library. The versions are also available from the conference website.

Conference Proceedings (ACM Digital Library)

AsianPLoP solicits paper submissions written in both of English and Japanese; English papers and Japanese ones will be discussed in different sessions. Both practitioners from the industry and academics are invited to submit their papers. The conference solicits the papers for the following different sessions. Details can be found in Topics

EuroPLoP ™ is a conference that explores, develops and celebrates patterns in software. As with PLoP ™ in the US, the main focus of EuroPLoP ™ will be a series of writer's workshops where pattern authors work together to improve their patterns.

In addition to these workshops there will be discussion groups, BOF sessions and